This verb gives someone guidance about what to do or avoid.
The idea
Use advise someone to do for a recommendation and advise against doing for a warning.
Examples
- The doctor advised me to rest.
- We advised our neighbor to call first.
- The guide advised against walking alone.
- I advise you to save the receipt.
- They advised against taking the mountain road.
- Her teacher advised her to ask questions.
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Do not say advise someone do: put to before the action.
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Choose the correct form. The nurse advised him ___ drink water. (to / for)
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to
to introduces the recommended action after the person.
Choose the correct form. The coach advised ___ the risky plan. (against / at)
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against
against signals that the plan is discouraged.
Choose the correct form. Our host advised against ___ a taxi. (taking / take)
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taking
taking names the discouraged action after the preposition.
Practice round
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Choose the correct form. The nurse advised him ___ drink water. (to / for)
Choose the correct form. The coach advised ___ the risky plan. (against / at)
Choose the correct form. Our host advised against ___ a taxi. (taking / take)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Give a friend one recommendation and one warning.